§ Lieut.-Colonel Wheatleyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if plans for the welfare of returning Askaris to the East African Colonies are now ready to be put into operation immediately they are required.
§ Mr. George HallYes, Sir. Plans for the rehabilitation and training of ex-Servicemen and their re-absorption into civilian life have been prepared jointly by the East African Governments, in consultation with the military authorities. These plans provide for a training centre which will give courses for teachers, welfare workers, etc., and also general refresher courses; this centre is being conducted jointly with the Army education authorities and is already in operation. Provision is also being made for the training of artisans and technicians from among suitable men who have received training in the Army trades during their military service. As regards rehabilitation, arrangements are being made for the fitting of artificial limbs and for occupational therapy. It is the intention to put these various plans into operation as the men are released from the Forces.